gratitude
gb/ɡɹˈætətˌud/ us/ɡɹˈætətˌud/
B1
Anglais
~ 2500
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
state
1
the feeling of thankfulness
The feeling of being happy and thankful because someone has done something kind or you have something good in your life.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] feels gratitude for [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'gratitude' (a feeling) with 'gratuity' (a tip given for service).
Synonymes
thankfulness (Slightly more informal and direct; focuses more on the act of being thankful.)
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appreciation (Emphasizes recognizing the value of what was received, sometimes less emotional than 'gratitude'.)
Antonymes
ingratitude (The absence of thankfulness or appreciation.)
Collocations
deep gratitude
|express gratitude
|feel gratitude
|show gratitude
|with gratitude
Thèmes
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She expressed her gratitude to the staff for their hard work.
- I felt immense gratitude when my friends helped me move.
- He wrote a letter of gratitude to his former teacher.
- The community showed their gratitude by organizing a thank-you event.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I feel gratitude for your help.
- She showed gratitude to her teacher.
- We have gratitude for our family.
- He spoke with gratitude about his job.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
gratitude
API
GB/ɡɹˈætətˌud/
US/ɡɹˈætətˌud/
Syllabes et accentuation
grat - it - ude (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (grat)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: gratitude
- Plural: gratitude
Famille de mots
Core family
grateful
adjective A2
gratefully
adverb B1
Related words
gratefulness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
express gratitude
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs ɡɹˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase
to show that you are thankful
To say or do something to show you are thankful.
Exemples
- She expressed gratitude for the volunteers' efforts.
- He expressed his gratitude in a heartfelt speech.
in gratitude
5/ˈɪn ɡɹˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase
in a state of thankfulness
When you do something because you are thankful.
Exemples
- She donated money in gratitude for their help.
- He smiled in gratitude as she handed him the gift.
out of gratitude
4/ˈaʊt əv ɡɹˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase
because of being thankful
Doing something because you are thankful.
Exemples
- He offered to help out of gratitude for their kindness.
- She wrote the letter out of gratitude for his support.
show gratitude
2/ʃˈoʊ ɡɹˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase
to demonstrate thankfulness
To do something that lets someone know you are thankful.
Exemples
- They showed gratitude by sending flowers.
- He always shows gratitude to his team.
with gratitude
3/wˈɪθ ɡɹˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase
in a way showing thankfulness
Doing something while feeling or showing you are thankful.
Exemples
- She accepted the award with gratitude.
- He listened with gratitude to their advice.